Hip Ratings
With selective breeding and generations of proven genetics along with proper feeding and care
the risk of crippling hip dysplasia is minimized.
Following is a comparison of United States "OFA" and German "SV" terminology used to classify hips. OFA: A dog must be two years old for a permanent OFA while prelim OFA's can be done at 12 months.
SV: The SV "A stamp" can be done at one year.
PennHIP: (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program)
PennHIP is a multifaceted radiographic technology (x-ray) for hip evaluation.
It is accurate in puppies as young as 16 weeks of age.
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Germany SV Classification |
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"a" Stamps as A1
"a"Stamps as FAST NORMAL A-2
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BORDERLINE HD |
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"a" Stamps as |
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A 1 Normal Hip Xray for Skip vom Kottersbusch
